Aug. 13, 2014 OGDENSBURG - Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan, announces the distribution of $62,000 from its Community Grant Fund to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. “Fidelis Care and Catholic Charities share a strong commitment to helping children, adults, and families who are in need,” said Father Patrick J. Frawley, Fidelis Care’s President and CEO. “We are proud to help Catholic Charities as it works to improve quality of life and well-being all across the North Country.” Catholic Charities will use the grant to support its Healthy Families/Healthy Communities counseling and casework program. The program helps individuals and families access the quality counseling and casework services they need to build bridges to healthier lives. The services are available through all Catholic Charities offices in the Diocese, and the grant will help support the expansion of counseling services in Franklin County. “Catholic Charities’ mission can be summed up in three words: Respond, Invite and Empower,” said Sister Donna Franklin, L.C.S.W., diocesan director. “Many of the people we serve are the working poor and cannot afford services. “The $62,000 grant from Fidelis Care provides Catholic Charities with resources essential for subsidizing individuals and families seeking help from our counseling and casework programs,” she said. “Catholic Charities is grateful for the support from Fidelis Care for our mission and services. ” For the tenth consecutive year, Fidelis Care has offered community grants to non-profit organizations that share similar missions and values of service to care for the poorest and most vulnerable populations. The grants are made in coordination with the bishops in New York State’s eight Roman Catholic Dioceses. This year through the Community Grant Fund, Fidelis Care awarded approximately $2.5 million Statewide. About Fidelis Care: With more than one million members in 61 counties Statewide, Fidelis Care was founded on the belief that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org. |